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Coffee With Us: National (free) Wills Week
National (free) Wills Week this year is from 11 to 15 September 2023. The importance of an up-to-date and valid Will cannot be over-estimated. In your
How to protect your children’s inheritances from ending up in the guardian’s fund
It’s always tempting to procrastinate about decisions that force us to address the inevitability of our own mortality. But we have no choice when it comes
Compliance certificates required when selling a property
There is a duty on the Seller when selling an immovable property to provide certain certificates of compliance to the Purchaser. There are five compliance certificates
Landlords: You cannot cut a defaulting tenant’s water and electricity
“A fundamental principle in issue here is that nobody may take the law into their own hands. In order to preserve order and peace in society
Coffee With Us: Introducing you to a beautiful home in Grotto Bay Coastal Nature Reserve
In this month’s coffee chat, we introduce you to a beautiful home in Grotto Bay Coastal Nature Reserve. This property is for sale by a longstanding
Divorce: Remember to review your will!
“It has long been a foundational principle of our common law and the legislation that has governed the law of testamentary succession that a will, properly
Maintenance claims and life partners
More and more couples are opting to live together as permanent life partners rather than enter into a formal marriage. The risk for such couples is
Property buyers: The danger of not doing your financial homework
“Look before you leap” (wise old proverb)Don’t let the excitement of buying a property blind you to the necessity of doing your homework before you agree
Coffee With Us…
MARYKA turned 60! My longstanding friend and co-director, Maryka Vermaak, turned 60 on 1 May 2023. In line with her personality and priorities, she celebrated this
Trustees: Your New Duty to Report Beneficial Owners
“National Treasury, therefore, expects that if South Africa continues to make significant improvements in effectiveness and swiftly exits grey listing, it will have a limited impact